Why? It's everything Eastern Idaho isn't. There are PEOPLE here. People with opinions that differ. People that think for themselves.
Actual bars and nightclubs that are more than just bad karaoke hangouts with a pool table...
And best of all, mormons are in the minority again. The LDS that are in Boise are laid back and normal, instead of "you're different so there's something wrong with you..."
Yes, Boise is where I would like to live, if I were to stay in Idaho long-term. It feels more like 'home' than Eastern Idaho. But there are always cons when you have so many pros...
The slang in this town drive me insane... You're not in Downtown Boise, you're in BoDo (pronounced Beau Dough...). It's like a mix of alternative hipsters and white kids trying to act street. The nightlife is better than average, but you still have a lot of pretentious prats trying to style and look "freezy."
Fatty's Bar is fun though. What's missing is a nice jazz bar with a live band. A great club that would do well in Boise is the Hip Kitty in Claremont, Ca. Maybe if I make millions selling my stuff, I'll retire and open up a place like that...
Dudes in bicycles are everywhere as well. After listening to the radio stations in town, I discovered Two Wheels by Wax is the unofficial song for Boise residents in their 20's. Lyrics include "I don't give a fuck about a DUI" and "Two wheels is the way I ride." Here's the video, so you can see what the Boise trendsetters are trying to emulate.
So Boise has it's advantages and disadvantages. If California isn't in my cards anymore, I'd probably settle for moving to Boise. I think the pros outweigh the cons, and it would be nice to be able to go to football games again, even if it is college ball.... and on a blue football field...
Oh well. At least they have Carl's Jr in Boise. I missed my Western Bacon Cheeseburgers...
